The ceramic cup sits directly on the coffee table. The hot moisture seeping from the base sure to leave a circle shaped reminder upon the wood. I don’t care. Steam shoots from the clear liquid within the cup, one form transforming to another, ghosting its former state, adding particles to and changing the air it […]
Tag: writing
Yearning to go, compelled to stay
What would it matter if I go away? Most people don’t know I’m here anyway. There’s comfort in staying. And then there’s boredom. There’s fear in leaving. And then there’s freedom. There’s stability in staying. And then you stand still. There’s chaos in leaving. Then there’s the thrill. There’s familiarity in staying. Then it’s annoying. […]
Bagel life
Have you ever thought about which side of the bagel you prefer? Assuming, of course, that you like, or have ever eaten a bagel. Also assuming, that the bagel is sliced horizontally, and not vertically. I’m not sure why one would slice a bagel vertically, it would drastically reduce the spreadable surface which people use […]
Pity free (free pity?)
The great lie of modern media, from news, to marketing, to entertainment, is to convince us that everything is causing us to suffer. In fact, very few of us actually are suffering. But the illusion has us believing that at every perception of inconvenience, or pain, requires a massive cry for help. The actual need […]
B versus D (ruery)
There is no doubt that the Bruery is one of my all time favorite breweries. Releasing such decadent treats as Black Tuesday, the twelve days of Christmas series, Chocolate Rain, and a host of other amazing brews, it’s no surprise that anything released by the Bruery, attracts my attention and palate. But what about this […]
Kettle bell treadmill Rice Krispie treats
There are a lots of ways to exercise. Some people, really love to run. Others like to bike. And many, just like the simple act of walking. Some people believe that power weight training is the best option to get their blood pumping. Some think that a hybrid CrossFit approach is best. Many, think that […]
Apricot Boy
Very recently, I had the opportunity to hike the Camino de Santiago. for those unaware, this is a centuries old pilgrimage trail, or network of trails with a common end point, Santiago de Compostela, at the Cathedral of St. James. People walk very short versions of this trail, and extremely long variants. People hike it […]
Eron’s Station
At the end of the line, a product was inspected, its quality assessed, and when deemed suitable, it was boxed up and transported, wherever it was needed. Eron didn’t concern himself with the quality of the final item. There were others that worked in the plant, that produced the product, that was transported, wherever it […]
Chosen Path
Without higher purpose or goals, what is time but turmoil? Without true passion and sacrifice, what is love but exaggerated lust. Without hard work and strife, what value can one place on comfort? Without ever feeling pangs of hunger, how does one ever feel full? We need to be without, before we know the value […]
More or less?
Can you do it? Does the answer lie in your head, or are you seeking it from another? If the question is being posed, then the answer needs to come from inside. All of the books you could read, advice you could seek, and motivational speeches you could absorb, are no substitution for internal resolve. […]